American Watch Case Co. of Toronto, Ltd.

Toronto, Ontario

Initial Marking: A.W.C.Co.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Years of Operation: 1885-1893

Organized in March 1885.

On December 15, 1892, the factory of the American Watch Case Company was destroyed by fire after a can of naptha exploded. The factory machinery and approximately 400 gold and gold-filled cases were completely destroyed at an estimated loss of $25,000.

A new factory was build at 511-513 King St., and the company moved the operation in August 1893.

Case Grades

Note: This chart is not intended to be a comprehensive list of grades. Some grades changed traits over time and other grades may not be listed. This chart will be improved as additional information is studied.

Name	Case Material	Gold Content	Gurantee
AWCCo 14K	Gold	14K
AWCCo 18K	Gold	18K
AWCCo Coin	Coin Silver
AWCCo Sterling	Silver
B.W. Raymond Label	Gold-Filled
Cashier	Gold-Filled		25-Year
Crusader	Gold-Filled	14K	21-Year
Empress	Gold-Filled		10-Year
Excelsior	Silver		25-Year
Fortune	Gold-Filled	10K	20-Year
Fortune	Gold-Filled	10K	15-Year
Forum	Gold-Filled
Lily
Lion	Gold	10K
Nevada	Coin Silver
NP	Coin Silver
Peerless	Gold-Filled
Perfection	Coin Silver
Premier	Gold-Filled		25-Year
Silveroid	Nickel Alloy

Company Case Trademarks & Hallmarks

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Trade Mark. (American Watch Case Co. of Toronto, Ltd.)

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American Watch Case Co. of Toronto, Ltd.

Toronto, Ontario

Case Grades

Company Case Trademarks & Hallmarks